Thanks to a coordinated effort between the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Wayne County Chief Executive Office, Wayne County Department of Technology and New World Systems (now Tyler Technologies New World Public Safety), we will soon implement new Jail Management System software. JMS is designed to help facilitate jail operations and inmate management. This new system will replace the current inmate management software that has been in place since 1999. This project is the largest IT implementation in the County since we went live with the current system. It offers interfaces and integrated technology that are impossible with our current system. As the Sheriff's personnel becomes accustomed to the new software, this system will increase the efficiency of jail operations, reporting capabilities and reduce liability. I know what you're thinking, how does this affect me?read more

Wayne County Sheriff's Office is recruiting people ages 18 and up, contingent on a background check and drug testing. Sheriff Napoleon discussed opportunities on joining the Sheriff’s office as a deputy with anchorman, Jay Towers, on Fox 2 News.

With full benefits, and a retirement plan, those looking to become deputies will have pay increases every year for 5 years, and with dedication, moving up in the ranks is highly possible.

For more information on what to expect as a deputy, contact director of recruitment, Chuck Pappas. He may be reached by phone or email: 313-224-0641 /
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Joined at the US Attorney's Office in Detroit, MI, US Attorney, Matthew Schneider led the announcement on the consequences that will take place when a person threatens a school. Schneider was joined by six county sheriffs, including Wayne County's Benny Napoleon, Detroit Police Chief James Craig, Michigan State Police, the Michigan Attorney General, the FBI, Homeland Security, the DEA, Secret Service and more.

"When you make a threat, this will change your life forever," said Schneider.

These students face charges that vary from making bomb threats to making false reports of terrorism, many facing 20-year felonies. One suspect was initially given a $10 million bond. Authorities are also looking at passing along the cost of closing the school onto the family of the accused.

Schneider said, "We will find out who you are and you will be humiliated and embarrassed because you’re the person who caused the school to be shut down."

Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith said his county has been especially hit hard by school threats in the wake of a mass shooting earlier this year in Parkland, FL.

Smith said 51 people in Macomb County have been charged with making a false threat of terrorism since the shooting in Florida that killed 17 people and wounded 17 more on February 14.

"Normally through the course of a school year we get about 17 charges of false threat or threats of terrorism. Through a nine-month school year it's basically two every month, just under two a month," said Smith. "Since Parkland, which has been seven weeks or so, we have charged 51 defendants with false threat of terrorism. That's 40 juveniles and 11 adults. When I say adults, these are 17-year-old high school seniors who are charged as adults." This is more than the average amount of such charges issued by Smith’s office during the course of a school year.

Officials have been calling on parents to become more involved in their children's social media. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said he has seen better cooperation from parents in some of his department's investigations.

"Sometimes they say, "'Oh not my boy,' or 'Not my girl,' ... but now it looks like parents are finally getting it," he said.

Those who cause threats are not aware of the severity and cost it takes to send a team out, including helicopters, to investigate the potential threat.

"What we're really looking for is to figure out a way to reimburse the taxpayer for a threat that is communicated to the school district," said Oakland County's Chief Asst. Prosecutor, Paul Walton. "I think part of it is an issue of parenting. We go out to area schools all the time; we talk to first the students and we also talk to the parents. And the parents don't seem to often times want to attend or, I guess, there's a feeling it's "not going to be my son or daughter" until the police show up at the doorstep with search warrants." The parents of these students have been cooperative and have been willing to give their guns to authorities.

Schneider said schools will be given a presentation about the consequences of making such threats. Schools are able to contact local authorities on how to join the list of visiting schools so that this presentation may be administered to parents, students, staff and faculty.

With a push for safe schools, students across the United States have not only organized walkouts, but Saturday the March for Our Lives brought out hundreds of thousands of young people protesting school shootings and advocating for an increase in school safety. The movement came after a series of school shootings with Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Florida, being the most recent in headline news where 17 students were gunned down by 19 year-old, Nikolas Cruz.

In March, a coalition comprised of Michigan’s top law enforcement and education groups met at a local school to unveil their proposals for preventing violence in the classroom.

“School shootings and bomb threats dominate the headlines. Violence is followed by mourning, outrage, and calls for reform – before the cycle repeats itself, without any meaningful change,” said Ingham County Sheriff Scott Wrigglesworth. “Michigan law enforcement and Michigan school leaders agree – enough is enough. It’s time for change.”

The plan calls for a new $100 million grant program for personnel, and a $20 million grant program for safety infrastructure, and other reforms, including:

More school resource officers—sheriffs and police—working in school facilities through a new state grant program

More school mental health professionals to identify problems early through the same new state grant program

Grants to ensure safer buildings for students and teachers

Mandatory reporting of threats and graduated penalties to help prevent violence.

The Michigan Student Safety Reform Plan gives school districts access to funding to hire additional school mental health professionals increasing the ratio of mental health professionals to students in districts statewide.

“Putting more sheriffs and police on school property and in school buildings will keep our children safe – and prevent tragedies before they happen,” said Michael Rochholz, President of the Michigan Association of School Boards. “We also need to increase the ratio of school mental health professionals to help assist with early intervention.”

Lansing Public Schools Superintendent Yvonne Caamal Canul added, “We know many shooters often show signs of trouble, long before an attack— and school mental health professionals are the first line of defense.”

Currently, Michigans ratio is 1 psychologist to every 4,800 students, rather than the ideal 1 for every 1,000 students. Though school social workers are recommended at a ratio of 1 for every 500 students, in Michigan, districts are often at 1,000 to 1, or worse. Also, school counselors are recommended at a level of 1 for every 250 students - Michigan’s ratio is roughly 1 to 750.

The bipartisanship of these plans also requires a walk through by law enforcement officers of every school building in the state and calls for a mandatory reporting of threats against schools to law enforcement.

Tuscola County Prosecuting Attorney, Mark Reene, ended the meeting saying, “Nothing in this proposal is controversial. Nothing here is divisive. These are common sense, bipartisan solutions to a very real crisis, and we look forward to working with the legislature to make them a reality very soon.”

Friday, March 23, 2018, men and women from the WCSO participated in First Responder's Recognition night at the Little Caesar’s Arena.

The men played a great game in basketball and placed 3rd in the
"First Responders 4 Fitness Midwest Battle of the Badges" tournament, while the women won 1st place in the women’s tug of war against MDOC (Michigan Department of Corrections).

Great times in Wayne County! And Great job to the first responders who participated and to our officers of WCSO!

We've accomplished the kickoff of our "Elder Abuse Prevention" Workshop, and with the second session looking to be promising, we would like to hear your thoughts on a 3rd!

The workshops go over what to look for in churches and in the community to be able to identify elder abuse. If you would like more information or are interested in joining a possible 3rd session, please contact Dir. Daralene Nero
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Thursday, March 22, 2018 Commander Lynnette Cain and Captain Patricia Roberson were live in studio at 910AM Superstation on the show, "Mind Your Business," with host Charlene Mitchell-Rodgers. The Wayne County Sheriff's Officers were invited in celebration of Women's History Month, and this week was about the history of women in law enforcement. Commander Cain and Captain Roberson spoke on their history with the WCSO, how many women current work for the office and that more are needed and welcomed.

Mitchell's show airs every Thursday from 9PM - 11PM on 910 AM, where she covers the latest news in politics, media, organizations, and even our local communities.

2017 WCSO Field Day and Community Fun Day will be held on Saturday July 29th from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Wayne State University

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Wayne County Sheriff Benny N. Napoleon—on behalf of the men and women of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office—express sincere condolences in the loss of Police Officer Paul Kenyon Butterfield II. Office Butterfield II was killed Sept. 9 while doing a traffic stop on Custer Road near Townline Road in Mason County’s Sherman Township. Officer Butterfield II served with the Michigan State Police Department for 14 years and was a Distinguished Expert Marksman, defensive tactics instructor, arson investigator and an evidence technician. He was also awarded the MSP Unit Citation for his role in a murder investigation in 2004.

In remembrance of Officer Paul Kenyon Butterfield II, Wayne County Sheriff Benny N. Napoleon and the WCSO observed a collective moment of silence through motor patrol on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. All Sheriff Units activated their emergency equipment for 15 seconds in honor of Officer Butterfield.

"Accepting the call to serve and protect is at the very core of public service and sacrifice. The men and women who own the uniforms and badges of law enforcement have one goal in mind, preserving the peace for the innocent. That is why they are called Peace Officers. Their mission is rife with emotional and physical challenges and no one day is like another. They and their families never know when they leave their home if it will be the last time they will see their loved ones. To this end, I salute all who have died in the line of duty. They are true heroes."